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Majority of people rarely step outside their comfort zone and fear they could
live to regret it
57% of people in the North West don't venture outside of their comfort
zones and 41% fear that one day they might live to regret it. That's according
to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), who are
encouraging people in the region to do something out of their ordinary routines
and organise a fundraiser to help make a difference to the millions of people
living with cardiovascular disease.
A new survey by the BHF reveals that we are creatures of habit in the UK,
tending to stick to our daily routines and playing it safe when it comes to
trying new things. The BHF is encouraging the public to break out of their
comfort zones and arrange a fundraiser to help raise vital funds for life saving
heart research.
The poll showed that 56% of people in the region stick to the same routine day
in, day out and 30% can't remember the last time they tried something new or
stepped out of their comfort zone. 26% said it has been more than a year since
they did.
32% said they never act impulsively and 42% said they wouldn't be described as
an adventurous person. 22% said that their daily routine has left them feeling
stuck in a rut.
For some, even leaving their own City or county, or trying a new style of
clothes, was too far out of their comfort zones. Despite this, 60% of those
polled could see the benefits of getting out of their comfort zones and 33%
would consider doing something out of their comfort zone for charity.
An estimated 7 million people in the UK are living with heart and circulatory
disease, but with the help of its generous supporters, the BHF is fighting back
by funding ground breaking research to find new ways to treat these devastating
conditions. By breaking out of your normal routine and planning a fundraiser of
your choice, you can help them continue this vital work.
Donna Spriggs Elliott, Head of Community Fundraising at the British Heart
Foundation, said:- "It's clear that we really are creatures of habit in
the UK, tending to stick to the same tried and tested routines instead of trying
new experiences.
We could all do with shaking things up a bit. We're encouraging everyone to step
outside of their comfort zone and do something to help us make a real difference
to the millions of people living with cardiovascular disease. Even ₤100 can help
one of our early career researchers carry out a day's worth of research. People
do wonderful and truly extraordinary things to support our life saving research,
so why not have fun, get creative and mix things up for a good cause."
From zumbathons and treasure hunts to pet shows and cake sales, or putting a
twist on a hobby, whichever way you choose to fundraise, why not gather together
your friends and family and help us beat cardiovascular disease for good.
For more information and to get your free fundraising pack, visit:-
BHF.Org.UK/DoYourThing.
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